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Old 02-11-2024, 10:30 AM
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LoL.... Very funny... I meant a kit that's worth $2000 from the manufacturer...
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Originally Posted by gigaplex
Metro Hobbies had one at one point.
They've got a pre order page up, but no pricing as yet.
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Old 02-13-2024, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BuggyFan21
One thing that I love about the 420X was that you would need to spend exactly zero on any extras - everything was in the box, and it's been the same in a lot of the TRF kits (not all though)
This point confuses me, Tamiya is litteraly the only brand left that sells €700 kits without BB axle shafts, and active toe kits sold seperatly, (for another €120 i might add)

What other brand sells their competition kits more incomplete than Tamiya? I can only name one and that would be Xray 10 years ago.
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Originally Posted by JSHuiting
This point confuses me, Tamiya is litteraly the only brand left that sells €700 kits without BB axle shafts, and active toe kits sold seperatly, (for another €120 i might add)

What other brand sells their competition kits more incomplete than Tamiya? I can only name one and that would be Xray 10 years ago.
The active rear toe is part of the design of the 421, not an extra
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Originally Posted by hipwell
The active rear toe is part of the design of the 421, not an extra
They were quoting this:

One thing that I love about the 420X was that you would need to spend exactly zero on any extras
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Originally Posted by gigaplex
They were quoting this:
Meanwhile Xray T4 kits came with plastic steering arms and bridges, not aluminium. It took the X4 to change that.

Now that the 421 has checked all the boxes, the magnify glasses are out.. aha no bearings on axle shaft.

Meanwhile most are ditching those bearings for solid bushing. I know I did. It’s also real fun trying to get that tiny c clip off. I’ll take the easy to replace nylon / plastic over the axle bearing / bushing any day.
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Originally Posted by Raman
Meanwhile Xray T4 kits came with plastic steering arms and bridges, not aluminium. It took the X4 to change that.

Now that the 421 has checked all the boxes, the magnify glasses are out.. aha no bearings on axle shaft.

Meanwhile most are ditching those bearings for solid bushing. I know I did. It’s also real fun trying to get that tiny c clip off. I’ll take the easy to replace nylon / plastic over the axle bearing / bushing any day.
I bought extra bearings, clips and drive yokes so I can pre-assemble replacements so I'm not having to fight with those clips at the track if I damage parts on a raceday
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Originally Posted by Raman
Meanwhile Xray T4 kits came with plastic steering arms and bridges, not aluminium. It took the X4 to change that.

Now that the 421 has checked all the boxes, the magnify glasses are out.. aha no bearings on axle shaft.

Meanwhile most are ditching those bearings for solid bushing. I know I did. It’s also real fun trying to get that tiny c clip off. I’ll take the easy to replace nylon / plastic over the axle bearing / bushing any day.
Proper C clip tools make it trivial and they're pretty darn cheap.
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Originally Posted by gigaplex
Proper C clip tools make it trivial and they're pretty darn cheap.
Which one do you use?

This works great but only on 2mm


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Originally Posted by Raman
Which one do you use?

This works great but only on 2mm

Just a random unbranded one off ebay. Looks just like that one but smaller.
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https://www.towerhobbies.com/search?...1&lang=default

Car and parts are up for pre order. Arms are pretty inexpensice at $6-7. Car is $731. I miss tower coupons.
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TRF421 @ TITC. More photos here:
https://kentech.wordpress.com/2024/0...ory-titc-2024/

OR here: https://www.facebook.com/blogkentech...ZtCeAuZdPjDVwl



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The motor position, where the esc sits, and the center pulley reminds me of a TA05 layout
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Here is my TA05 chassis layout. That TRF421 suspension set up looks cool though!




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TRF421 looking fast at TITC. Currently seeded 16th in mod. 6th and 36th in open brushless.
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